Chapter 592: Chapter 27: Dragon Teeth’s First Battle, I’ve Come to Take You! (Second Update)

Before dawn, it is always the darkest moment.

The moon gradually sets, the first light has yet to rise, and everything in the world seems to be engulfed in darkness, as if returning to the period of chaos.

Five hundred Dragon Tooth Guards, clad in black cloaks, swiftly flew through the air, approaching the location of the Le Family from all directions. On the ground, Sheng Yuli led a team, masked, silently approaching, surrounding the Le Family’s periphery in the dark.

Although in the collaboration agreement, Mu Qingge did not require this.

Yet Sheng Xuan still believed that if it was to be done, it should be done thoroughly. Mu Qingge’s people were responsible for the massacre, while the Sheng Family’s people were tasked with capturing any who slipped through, and would silently retreat afterward, just as quietly and undetected.

You He and Hua Yue followed Mu Qingge’s instructions, carrying already concocted powder, and arrived at the north city of Yu Shui City.

Tonight, the wind blew from the north.

You He picked up a leaf, tossed it into the air, and the north wind blew the leaf drifting forward.

Confirming the wind direction, she revealed a charming smile.

Hua Yue poured the powder into a vessel, and You He lit a fire stick, tossing it onto the powder.

Soon, a faint, colorless, odorless blue smoke rose from the vessel, carried by the north wind, drifting throughout Yu Shui City, seeping into every corner.

You He and Hua Yue quickly stepped back, lighting another pack of powder.

Under the covert care of the Sheng Family, the two of them lit a total of ten packs of powder from the north city tower.

These powders, uniquely crafted by Mu Qingge, were modified from the powder used last time to subdue the Quyu. This dosage was enough to put everyone in Yu Shui City into a deeper sleep, ensuring they would not be awakened by the sounds of slaughter in the dead of night.

When they awaken, everything would have changed!

The ones Mu Qingge intended to deal with were naturally the other families. She didn’t want someone to suddenly intervene while she was in the heat of the battle.

So, aside from the Sheng Family, for the outskirts of the other four families, she took extra care, letting Xie Ya, Yin Chen, Bai Xi, and Yuanyuan each deploy to ignite the powder.

After completing their task, they automatically merged with the Dragon Tooth Guards, beginning the hunt of the Le Family, without needing to return to her side.

Because at this moment, there was still someone wrapped in a cloak by her side.

Standing on the eaves not far from the Le Family, the person beside Mu Qingge asked, "How much longer do we have to wait? It’s almost dawn."

The urgency of the person beside her did not faze Mu Qingge. She leisurely said, "Elder, there’s no need to hurry. Everything is under my control, just wait a moment."

The cloaked individual let out a cold huff of impatience.

Hiding their gaze under the cloak, the person discreetly observed Mu Qingge beside them. He really couldn’t fathom why the Family Head would collaborate with such a young lad.

In his experience, lads this young usually were all talk and unreliable in action.

The smoke from the burning powder gradually enveloped the whole of Yu Shui City, drifting into various places, including the Le Family. The Dragon Tooth Guards lay in wait, watching the wisps of smoke drift into the Le Family, waiting for Mu Qingge’s ’attack’ command.

The Sheng Family Elder of the Silver Realm First Layer, concealed beneath the cloak, at this moment looked at the smoke amassing in the darkness, a hint of doubt in his eyes.

Before he could figure it out, an elixir appeared before his eyes.

Looking intently, he found that the person holding the elixir was surprisingly the red-clad lad beside him.

He frowned, not reaching out to take the elixir.

Mu Qingge curled her lips, explaining, "These smoke have a sleep-inducing effect, and this elixir can ward off its disturbance. If you take it, it won’t affect your performance, Elder."

The Sheng Family Elder’s eyes narrowed slightly, somewhat shocked as he looked at Mu Qingge.

He was half-believing, half-doubting her words.

Unable to resist, he said, "If you’re so capable, why not just knock out the Le Family’s people? Then you could take their lives unnoticed. Why bother collaborating with our Sheng Family?"

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow at him, smiling neither humble nor arrogant, "Elder, you really think highly of me. To use medicine to knock out all of Yu Shui City’s people, to truly do it unnoticed, I don’t have that capability. I can only make the whole city sleep more soundly, through the night until dawn. As for the Le Family members, the ensuing scent of blood will surely rouse them, especially those with higher cultivation; they’ll be less affected by the sedative. That’s when I’ll rely on the Elder."

Her words carried a touch of sincerity.

Although the Sheng Family Elder was still somewhat doubtful, he reached out to take the elixir.

However, he did not immediately consume it and instead asked, "Is this elixir made by you? Is it safe to take? No side effects?"

His inquiry caught Mu Qingge by surprise, but she quickly regained her composure.

The old man from the Medicine Tower once mentioned in his letter to her, that in the Middle Ancient Realm, all alchemists carry a ’license.’ Elixirs crafted by unlicensed alchemists are generally deemed unsafe to consume.

Moreover, he had once given me such a ’license’.

To dispel the suspicions of the Sheng Family elder, Mu Qingge took out the badge given by the old man of the Medicine Tower and threw it to the Sheng Family elder.

The Sheng Family elder raised his hand to catch it, his gaze falling on the badge in his hand.

Instantly, his eyes narrowed, turning into shock.

After digesting this information, his expression suddenly became respectful, and he returned the badge to Mu Qingge with both hands, his tone no longer as arrogant as before. "So, a distinguished guest from the East Continent Alchemy Academy, my apologies."

East Continent Alchemy Academy? Mu Qingge raised her brow inwardly.

This was the second time she had heard this name. The old man from the Medicine Tower had told her that after arriving in the Middle Ancient Realm, she must go to the East Continent within five years and enter the Alchemy Academy to win the championship at the Alchemy Conference.

And now, the badge in her hand unexpectedly had a connection with the East Continent Alchemy Academy?

Silently putting the badge away, Mu Qingge was too lazy to explain the misunderstanding of the Sheng Family elder.

With this identification, the doubts in the Sheng Family elder’s eyes were completely eliminated, and he swallowed the elixir in his hand directly, decisively.

Seeing this scene, a thought suddenly arose in Mu Qingge’s mind.

Even if it was a poison lethal enough to rot one’s guts, the Sheng Family elder would probably eat it without hesitation.

Of course, what he trusted wasn’t her, but the East Continent Alchemy Academy!

Mu Qingge shifted her gaze from the Sheng Family elder to the direction of the Le Family. The entire fortress of the Le Family seemed to grow even more silent than before.

Even the spirit beasts they raised lay on the ground, lost in a sweet dream.

Calculating the time in her mind, Mu Qingge raised her brows and made an attack gesture in the dark.

The elder of the Sheng Family looked at Mu Qingge’s gesture in surprise, yet before he could understand it, he heard hundreds of piercing sounds appearing around him, all of which were rushing towards the Le Family’s fortress.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—!

With his eyesight, he could clearly see those fallen bodies in the dark.

Hundreds of dark shadows, like death claiming lives silently at night, used their blades to sever throats, releasing the blood within.

The Dragon Tooth Guards advanced from all directions, killing one person with each step, gradually, a faint scent of blood began to emerge in the air above the Le Family.

The guards responsible for watching the gates, as well as the spirit beasts, without exception, became offerings to the Dragon Tooth Guards.

The skilled killing techniques and the clever, tacit cooperation left the Sheng Family elder flabbergasted. Such a well-trained team was unheard of not only in the Sheng Family but in other families as well!

Once again, he raised his assessment of Mu Qingge.

’As expected of a noble guest from the East Continent! The Le Family really met their doom provoking such a formidable character!’ The Sheng Family elder mourned inwardly for the Le Family.

Earlier, he had complained about the Family Head collaborating with a young nobody, thinking it was a lamentable decision. But now, how was it a lamentable decision? It was absolutely ingenious!

"Elder, let’s go." Suddenly, Mu Qingge extended an invitation.

The Sheng Family elder nodded blankly, following Mu Qingge as she leaped along the eaves, entering the Le Family’s domain.

Here, the scent of blood was stronger, having already been cleared by the Dragon Tooth Guards.

Bodies lay motionlessly on the ground, and the Sheng Family elder realized that these people likely didn’t even know what happened until they died, having been killed in their sleep.

Mu Qingge strolled ahead leisurely as if walking through her own garden.

The Dragon Tooth Guards advanced even further into the Underworld, continuing the slaughter, using the lives and blood of the Le Family to pave a path for Mu Qingge.

The Sheng Family elder followed behind Mu Qingge, his face full of shock as he ’admired’ the scene before him.

The Le Family, one of the five clans of Yu Shui City, a rival in strength to the Sheng Family, was gradually being wiped out? Even witnessing it firsthand, the Sheng Family elder still felt everything was too unreal to believe it was happening.

Yet, he kept telling himself over and over that everything in front of him was real.

Gradually, a sense of fear arose in his heart.

He looked at the upright figure walking in front of him, dressed in a red outfit that looked sinister and enchanting in the night, as if stained by the blood on the ground.

The Le Family was dealt with so easily... If it were the Sheng Family, would it also be unable to escape his schemes?

The Sheng Family elder’s eyes widened, a realization dawning in his heart.

’With this individual, one can only befriend, not oppose!’

"Night... night raid..." a terrified voice suddenly broke the silence of the Le Family.

Mu Qingge and the Sheng Family Elder simultaneously looked up to see a disheveled Le Family member standing fearfully at the door.

However, before he could completely react, a cold light flashed toward him, too fast to avoid, striking his forehead directly.

His body stiffened, and with just a warning sound, he lost his life.

A sleeve arrow was inserted into his forehead, the arrow’s tail still trembling gently.

Mu Qingge looked back and saw a Dragon Tooth Guard lowering his arm.

With a slight smile, Mu Qingge didn’t say much.

The Le Family finally stirred.

The exclamation just made with a life awakened the sleeping Le Family members. Those dark rooms began to light up, with shadows moving inside, seemingly dressing and preparing.

The Sheng Family Elder looked at Mu Qingge and asked, "The Le Family has been alerted." By which he seemed to ask Mu Qingge what to do next.

Mu Qingge raised an eyebrow at him, smiling faintly, "Elder, do you think my men can only assassinate?"

As if in response to her words, the Dragon Tooth Guards, who had been lurking in the shadows hunting, charged toward the illuminated rooms like tigers released from their cages.

They kicked open the doors and rushed inside, with the sound of clashing weapons following, and blood splattering on the windows.

Before long, the Dragon Tooth Guards returned, rushing toward other rooms.

And some Le Family members who rushed out of the rooms were directly killed by the Dragon Tooth Guards guarding the door, with no chance to counterattack.

The Dragon Tooth Guards harbored resentment towards the Le Family.

Because what the Le Family did to the Mu Family was equally unforgivable to them. So, Mu Qingge’s massacre of the Le Family only unleashed their internal beastly nature for a mad slaughter.

For a time, killing resumed, no longer a secret reaping of lives but direct slaughter.

The Sheng Family Elder watched, dumbfounded. Assassination, open slaughter, both like fierce beasts of a military force—how are they trained? And what kind of person is this Young Master Mu to command such a force!

"Elder, it’s up to you now." As the Sheng Family Elder was shocked, Mu Qingge suddenly looked at him and said.

The Sheng Family Elder was stunned, not comprehending Mu Qingge’s meaning, when a loud roar came from the depths of the Le Family.

"Where did this thief come from, daring to cause chaos in my Le Family! Killing my Le Family members!"

"Le Ying!" The Sheng Family Elder’s eyes narrowed, immediately recognizing the voice’s owner.

The five families of Yu Shui City had been feuding for a long time, and this Sheng Family Elder had faced Le Ying many times in his youth, forming an unbreakable vendetta.

At this moment, hearing his old opponent’s voice, a trace of ruthlessness flickered in his eyes, understanding the implication of Mu Qingge’s words.

He snorted coldly, saying to Mu Qingge, "Young Master Mu, rest assured. I will slaughter this Le Ying old dog tonight!" With that, he leapt into the depths of the Le Family.

As he left, four beams of light appeared beside Mu Qingge, being the returning Xie Ya, Bai Xi, Yin Chen, and Yuanyuan.

Mu Qingge’s lips curled into a cold smile, "Kill!"

With the order, the four beams of light surged into the Le Family, commencing a frenzy of slaughter.

Their targets were the bloodline of the Le family’s disciples and the family heads.

The combat strength of Bai Xi, Yin Chen, and Yuanyuan was incomparable to ordinary humans. Especially Yuanyuan, who silently released the Eight Desolations Void Flame, instantly turning a person into nothingness, completely unprepared.

Mu Qingge felt that after Yuanyuan entered the Middle Ancient Realm, its power seemed to have increased significantly. At least, the power of the released Bone Demon Flame and Eight Desolations Void Flame was not comparable to that in Linchuan.

Xie Ya, being the Princess of the Exiled Clan, naturally did not lack in skills.

The four of them were definitely enough to strike hard at the Le Family members. Besides, there were still the Dragon Tooth Guards.

Bang bang bang—!

A sudden outbreak of intense fighting emerged from the depths of the Le Family.

Mu Qingge looked up to see two masses of light colliding and retreating into the distance.

Mu Qingge’s lips curled into a smile, seemingly indicating that the Sheng Family Elder had been drawn out by Le Ying.

She flicked her wrist, and a silver light flashed as the Linglong Spear appeared in her hand, stirring the ground dust and lifting the hem of her clothes.

With the Linglong Spear in hand, she walked step by step deeper into the Le Family.

...

On the periphery of the Le Family, Sheng Yuli stood guard with his men, feeling both nervous and excited.

Soon, he heard the sound of explosions above the Le Family.

Looking up, he saw his family’s elder fighting with Le Ying of the Le Family. He immediately summoned some men and whispered a few words in their ears.

Those six people split into three groups, heading to the Wan Family, Tan Family, and Jiang Family.

Should any movement occur within these three families, or if they were startled awake, they would at least know first and relay the information back.

"Young Master, should we continue waiting?" someone beside Sheng Yuli asked.

Sheng Yuli nodded, "Guard every exit carefully. If any Le Family member appears, no matter who, kill without mercy!" Before coming, his father had reminded him, "If you do not eliminate them entirely, they will rise like weeds in spring." If he showed mercy, the situation might become the Sheng Family’s fate in a few years.

So, he must be ruthless and merciless!

Not for himself but for the Sheng Family!

Yu Shui City slumbered, while the Le Family engaged in a brutal slaughter.

This killing came without warning, catching the Le Family members off guard. They went to sleep with expectations of ranking but lost their lives before dawn.

"Who are you! Why do you come to destroy my Le Family!" The Le Family head glared at Mu Qingge, who appeared before him, with eyes full of wrath.

Blood dripped from the tip of the Linglong Spear.

That blood belonged to the Le Family.

The bloodline resonance pained the Le Family head’s heart.

His eyes were filled with hatred, wishing to tear Mu Qingge apart. However, Mu Qingge’s clear eyes were filled with a cold gleam.

She came for revenge, to eliminate root and branch.

Yet he had no idea who she was!

"Not long ago, at your meeting, didn’t you plot how to find and exterminate my clan, torturing us properly?" Mu Qingge sneered.

The Le Family head shuddered, his pupils contracting as he exclaimed, "It’s you! You came from Linchuan!"

He was shocked! Completely shocked!

He couldn’t fathom how the person before him knew the details of the family discussion; he was only shaken by her words. She was the culprit causing several Le Family deaths in Linchuan, and now she had tracked them to the Middle Ancient Realm and the Le Family!

How is this possible!?

Impossible!

Absolutely impossible!

He was still so young! How could someone from the Linchuan Realm have such formidable skills? How did he manage in just a few years!?

While the Le Family head remained in shock, the first encounter with her enveloped him with a dazzling spear technique, moving with the speed of lightning.

The Le Family head and Mu Qingge clashed, their forms melding into indistinct light and shadow, engaging in a fierce battle.

Blade clashes and currents of air filled the space as their deadly dance continued, both opponents deeply embroiled in the combat.

Meanwhile, Le family members who burst out of rooms found themselves dispatched by the bloodthirsty Dragon Tooth Guards with immediate and lethal efficiency.

"""

In the other families, everything was still quiet, with everyone lost in their dreams.

In the Sheng Family, Qin Yiyao and Sheng Susu were both sleeping soundly on the table. In her sleep, Qin Yiyao’s delicate brows furrowed slightly, and a tear slipped from the corner of her eye.

The sky was starting to lighten.

The first light of dawn rose from the chaos.

"Ah——!" The tragic scream of the Le Family head shattered the tranquility of Yu Shui City.

Many people woke up in a daze, mumbled something, turned over, and continued sleeping.

On the wall full of scars, the heart of the Le Family head was pierced by the Linglong Spear, nailing him to the wall. Blood flowed from the wound, staining his clothes red.

His eyes were wide open, staring at Mu Qingge in death.

Mu Qingge stood on the ground, gripping the spear with her right hand, her left hand behind her back, indifferent to the Le Family head’s death stare.

At this moment, outside the damaged gate from the battle, the rising sun cast orange-red sunlight, enveloping her body, complementing her blood-red robe as if it were gilded with a layer of gold.

Bathed in sunlight, Mu Qingge felt an incomparable lightness in her heart.

’It’s over!’

The burden pressing on her heart was finally lifted!

Her relatives and friends in Linchuan no longer need to worry about threats from the Middle Ancient Realm and the Le Family.

The Le Family, which was like a thorn in the throat, was completely removed by her on this night!

Suddenly, a figure descended from the sky, appearing at the door.

He staggered slightly but remained standing.

He looked at Mu Qingge and threw a severed head at her feet.

Mu Qingge looked down at the head; she didn’t recognize it. But she did recognize the person in front of her.

This was the elder of the Sheng Family, which meant this head belonged to Le Ying.

"Fortunately, I didn’t fail the mission." The elder of the Sheng Family cupped his hands toward Mu Qingge.

Mu Qingge raised her eyes to look at him and asked, "Thank you, Elder." With that said, she flicked an elixir toward the elder of the Sheng Family.

The Sheng Family elder caught it with his hand, looking at her with confusion.

"The follow-up matters are for the Sheng Family to handle. To stabilize the situation, the elder still needs to contribute. This pill can heal the injuries you sustained in the battle just now," Mu Qingge explained.

Upon hearing this, the elder of the Sheng Family was filled with joy.

Without hesitation, he took the elixir, immediately feeling much lighter within his body. The wounds sustained during his fight with Le Ying were healing.

He excitedly said, "Thank you, Young Master Mu!"

Mu Qingge withdrew the Linglong Spear, and the Le Family head’s body slid to the ground. With a flick of her right hand, the Linglong Spear transformed into a finger cover, which she wore on the index finger of her right hand. "Elder, there’s no need to be polite."

The transformation of the Linglong Spear slightly surprised the elder of the Sheng Family, but he wasn’t too shocked. After all, in the Middle Ancient Realm, divine artifacts were precious but not unheard of.

The fact that Mu Qingge could produce a divine artifact only indicated that her background was exceptionally strong.

At the very least, it wasn’t something the Sheng Family could afford to provoke.

"What I needed to do is done. The rest, please relay to the Sheng Family head to act quickly." Mu Qingge said with a smile.

The elder of the Sheng Family understood and took his leave, disappearing before Mu Qingge.

...

After the elder of the Sheng Family left, Yuanyuan appeared beside Mu Qingge.

The little guy was dressed in a colorful shirt, looking somewhat comical. "Mother boss, were you looking for me?"

"Yuanyuan, burn this place." Mu Qingge instructed while gazing forward.

Yuanyuan’s eyes lit up, his little face turning red with excitement. "As you command!" With that said, he transformed into a void flame, leaping over the Le Family. In an instant, the white Bone Demon Flame began to engulf the entire Le Family.

The things they wanted to take from the Le Family had already been taken. Burning the remaining ruins was the best choice.

As Yuanyuan set the fire, the Dragon Tooth Guards, along with Xie Ya, Bai Xi, and Yin Chen, returned to Mu Qingge’s side. Watching the Le Family enveloped in white flames, Mu Qingge said to everyone, "Let’s go."

Yu Shui City no longer held anything that was worth her staying.

The elder of the Sheng Family had not yet returned to the Sheng Family when he sensed the abnormal fire over the Le Family. He turned back and saw the once-glorious Le Family being consumed by the white abnormal fire.

A night, just one night!

Suppressing his shock, he quickly hurried back to the Sheng Family.

"Returned?" Seeing the elder return, Sheng Xuan, who had been waiting all night, couldn’t help but stand up from the family head’s seat.

The elder of the Sheng Family saluted him and said, "Family head, mission accomplished!"

Sheng Xuan’s eyes brightened slightly, and he gave a barely noticeable nod, then waved his hand. Several waiting figures quickly appeared and left the Sheng Family. They intended to seize the Le Family’s industries before the other families reacted.

"Elder, you’ve worked hard," Sheng Xuan said to the elder of the Sheng Family.

The elder of the Sheng Family slowly shook his head and sighed, "Family head, this Mu Qingge isn’t an ordinary person, we must never be at odds with him."

"Oh? Why do you say that, Elder?" Sheng Xuan’s eyes flickered as he asked seriously.

He didn’t know much about Mu Qingge, but through their interaction, he realized that despite his young age, he was quite capable. Now, his family’s elder was giving such a high evaluation, making him even more curious.

The elder of the Sheng Family shook his head and said, "I don’t know much, but I can confirm that he is associated with the East Continent Alchemy Academy."

"He can also practice alchemy?" Sheng Xuan’s eyes narrowed in shock.

The elder of the Sheng Family nodded with certainty.

Having personally taken Mu Qingge’s elixir, the wounds from the battle with Le Ying were amazingly healed, proving the elixir’s potency.

"Not only that, but he also has a group of highly skilled people under his command, with varied methods of killing, ruthless and straightforward, mysterious and unpredictable." The Sheng Family elder, recalling the Dragon Tooth Guards’ massacre, added.

Sheng Xuan took a deep breath, sighing, "Fortunately, our Sheng Family and he are currently on good terms."

Not to mention the alchemist identity alone was enough to deter Sheng Family from provoking him.

Otherwise, if Mu Qingge simply raised his hand to offer bounties for elixirs, there would be plenty of cultivators willing to work for him!

"This child’s identity is not simple; in short, he’s not someone our Sheng Family can provoke." After saying this, the Sheng Family elder retreated.

Sheng Xuan stayed alone in the room for a while. It was only when Sheng Yuli returned with his men that he dispelled his thoughts and began the true battle for the Sheng Family!

Yu Shui City awoke from its night slumber. When the sun was high, people suddenly discovered the Le Family, once standing in Yu Shui City, had vanished!

The entire Le Family was reduced to ruins, blood stains, and the charred marks of strange flames.

News spread rapidly across Yu Shui City.

The news reached the Jiang Family, Wan Family, and Tan Family.

When they rushed to the Le Family, they were shocked by the chaos.

"It’s an abnormal fire that destroyed everything," someone concluded after inspecting the charred area.

"What kind of abnormal fire did this?" someone wondered, trying to uncover clues from the fire.

"What kind of abnormal fire?" someone promptly asked.

"Hold on..." someone interrupted the discussion. As everyone turned to him, he pointed around, saying that the Le Family members were all dead before the fire even started!

This discovery made the people from the three families draw a sharp breath. In astonishment, they wondered, ’Who could have such ability, managing to wipe out the Le Family overnight without being suspected?’

"Where are the Sheng Family members?" someone asked, interrupting the discussion.

The Sheng Family members were nowhere to be seen!

With such a major incident happening, the other three families had arrived, so why weren’t the Sheng Family members present?

"""

Jiang Tianhao, standing in the crowd, suddenly turned and walked away.

His movement caught the attention of others.

"Young Master Jiang, where are you going?" someone asked.

"Grabbing territory!" Jiang Tianhao gave a simple and straightforward answer.

With that, he strode out of the Le Family estate.

After he left, everyone suddenly understood.

Yes! The Le Family is gone, but their assets remain! Now they are ownerless, isn’t it whoever grabs them will own them?

Suddenly, they seemed to understand why they didn’t see any Sheng Family members here.

Understanding this, the Wan Family and Tan Family, who remained, began to eye each other with hostility and quickly left the Le Family.

Today was supposed to be a significant day for the family ranking competition in Yu Shui City.

However, the overnight changes made everyone forget this day, as another struggle for supremacy quietly unfolded in Yu Shui City.

Yet, late is late.

How could the hurried reactions of other families compare to the Sheng Family, who came prepared and seized the initiative?

When the forces of the other three families hurriedly arrived at the assets belonging to the Le Family, they already bore the flag of the Sheng Family and had become Sheng territory...

Mu Qingge returned to the Sheng Family to pick up Qin Yiyao.

The matters occurring in Yu Shui City seemed unrelated to her; neither chaos nor conflict could stir her slightest interest.

Upon visiting, Mu Qingge directly mentioned she wanted to see Sheng Susu.

However, it was Sheng Yuli who eventually welcomed her into the residence.

"With such chaos outside, it’s surprising that Young Master Sheng is still leisurely sitting at home," Mu Qingge teasingly commented upon meeting him.

Sheng Yuli raised his brows, and with a smile, said, "The Sheng Family has already taken the lion’s share, and it’s inappropriate to compete for the remaining small gains."

"It seems the Sheng Family has already begun to consolidate." Mu Qingge subtly nodded.

Seizing the opportunity, retracting promptly, consolidating strength, and strengthening one’s tribe: indeed, a very wise choice.

It seems neither the old nor young of the Sheng Family are foolish.

"Mister Mu came to see Susu today?" Sheng Yuli suddenly probed.

Mu Qingge glanced sideways at him, "In fact, I’m here to take someone with me."

Taking someone!

These words halted Sheng Yuli’s steps, leaving him standing in place.

Mu Qingge ponderously looked at Sheng Yuli, pursing her lips, saying nothing.

"Mister Mu is leaving Yu Shui City?" After a while, Sheng Yuli asked.

Mu Qingge nodded, "I said before, once the Le Family was dealt with, I would leave. Now that the major issue is resolved, it’s time to go."

Sheng Yuli revealed a slightly forced smile, his gaze evasive, "Susu and Miss Qin hit it off well. Why not stay in the Sheng Family for a few days, let the two ladies spend some time, and take a rest before leaving?"

Mu Qingge looked strangely at Sheng Yuli.

She certainly didn’t believe Sheng Yuli said this out of fear that Sheng Susu would be unwilling to let Qin Yiyao leave.

"If she wants to stay, I won’t force her," Mu Qingge replied.

In fact, she indeed had no right to ask Qin Yiyao to make any decisions for her sake.

"Really?" Yet, her words brought a look of delight to Sheng Yuli’s face.

His reaction made Mu Qingge narrow her eyes, playfully saying, "Why is Young Master Sheng so excited?"

"No! Nothing." Sheng Yuli avoided Mu Qingge’s gaze.

Then, he led Mu Qingge to the flower hall. He then personally went to find Sheng Susu.

But his real motive, only he knew.

When Sheng Yuli found Sheng Susu, Sheng Susu and Qin Yiyao were having breakfast. Sheng Yuli called Sheng Susu outside, to a secluded place, before asking, "Susu, do you like Miss Qin?"

Sheng Susu, although not understanding why her brother would ask this, still nodded honestly.

Sheng Yuli smiled, saying to her, "Since that’s the case, would you also hope she stays in Yu Shui City with you? Besides, she saved you, and our Sheng Family hasn’t repaid her yet. Why not ask her to stay for a while?"

"Really! That’s great!" Sheng Susu exclaimed happily. But then she pouted, shaking her head and saying disappointedly, "Sister Yao won’t stay. She finally got to be with Mister Mu; how could she leave, unless Mister Mu stays, too."

Her brother’s expression froze at her words.

He forced a smile, somewhat anxiously asking, "Did Miss Qin tell you about her relationship with Mister Mu?"

Sheng Susu nodded but then, under her brother’s hopeful gaze, seriously said, "But I promised her not to tell anyone, not even you!"

"You little brat! All my care for you wasted." Sheng Yuli said, exasperated.

Sheng Susu made a face at her brother and curiously asked, "Brother, why do I find you paying so much attention to Sister Yao?" Suddenly, she realized, exclaiming, "Ah! Do you want her to be my sister-in-law?"

"You! Don’t talk nonsense, keep it down." Sheng Yuli’s thoughts being exposed caused him to blush, like a youth experiencing a first crush, somewhat flustered.

Sheng Susu had never seen her brother like this, and couldn’t help but cover her mouth to giggle.

After laughing, she hesitantly said, "But Sister Yao likes Mister Mu!" After saying it, she looked at her brother sympathetically.

Sheng Yuli suppressed his emotions, revealing a bitter smile.

He knew Qin Yiyao’s heart belonged to Mu Qingge. Yet, love, if it can be controlled, cannot be called ’love’ in its true sense.

He didn’t understand what his feelings for Qin Yiyao were, but upon first meeting her, she left a mark on his heart that he couldn’t erase.

The more he saw her, the deeper the mark became.

If a day came when he could no longer see her, Sheng Yuli knew his heart would feel like a piece was missing.

So, even knowing it was somewhat underhanded, he still hoped to use his sister to keep Qin Yiyao.

Even if only for a few days, at least it would give him a chance to express his feelings.

"Susu, help your brother." Sheng Yuli pleaded with her for the first time.

Sheng Susu sighed and asked, "Is Mister Mu here to pick her up?"

Sheng Yuli nodded, feeling aggrieved.

Sheng Susu looked at her brother sympathetically and said, "Brother, I can’t deceive Sister Yao because I know how much she endured waiting for Mister Mu. However, I will extend an invitation to stay; it’s up to Sister Yao to choose."

"Thank you, sister." Sheng Yuli smiled bitterly.

Is there any suspense in Qin Yiyao’s choice?

Sheng Yuli, with a sense of loss, left Sheng Susu. Sheng Susu could only watch her brother’s retreating back and then turn to find Qin Yiyao, informing her that Mu Qingge had arrived.

Thunk——!

When Sheng Susu stood in front of Qin Yiyao and told her Mu Qingge had come to take her, the spoon in her hand fell into the bowl, making a crisp sound.

She thought... she thought after Mu Qingge left her there, she would turn away and forget about her.

"Sister Yao, are you alright?" Sheng Susu asked with concern.

Qin Yiyao came to her senses and looked at Sheng Susu. She didn’t know how to smile, so she could only convey her gratitude through the expression in her eyes.

"Susu, I’m leaving."

Sheng Susu sighed and said, "I knew you would leave with him without hesitation. Won’t you stay for a bit longer? At least to sort out your relationship with him." Her poor brother.

Qin Yiyao stood, shaking her head slowly. "He doesn’t like to wait too long."

With that, she was about to leave.

Sheng Susu stopped her, "Sister Yao, can you truly achieve what you want by loving so humbly? Although I’m not a man, I know that if I loved a woman, no matter what, I would keep her by my side and not let her leave. Are you sure he has you in his heart? If he doesn’t, what does following him mean? You might just miss something that belongs to you..."

"Susu!" Qin Yiyao interrupted Sheng Susu’s words. She lowered her eyes and softly said, "In front of him, I already have no pride. Regardless of what I am to him, at this moment, I just want to leave with him, even if it’s only for a day."

"Sister Yao..." Sheng Susu looked at Qin Yiyao in a daze.

Qin Yiyao smiled gently at her and walked out of the room without hesitation...